Zocalo on KCRW - Latest Commentshttp://zocalo-on-kcrw.disqus.com/enFri, 15 Sep 2017 06:00:16 -0000Re: VW is Far From the Only Car Company Skilled in Evading the Green Policehttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/05/vw-is-far-from-the-only-car-company-skilled-in-evading-the-green-police/#comment-3518522922<p>I think you need to look at new <a href="https://xlraceparts.com/7-best-first-aid-kit-car/" rel="nofollow noopener" title="https://xlraceparts.com/7-best-first-aid-kit-car/">survival first aid kit</a></p>MaxxFri, 15 Sep 2017 06:00:16 -0000Re: Why Rock &#8216;n&#8217; Roll Was America&#8217;s Greatest Revolutionhttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/06/why-rock-n-roll-was-americas-greatest-revolution/#comment-3274470184<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Story-Americas-First-Integrated-Rock-ebook/dp/B06Y4QZYRK" rel="nofollow noopener" title="https://www.amazon.com/Story-Americas-First-Integrated-Rock-ebook/dp/B06Y4QZYRK">https://www.amazon.com/Stor...</a></p>JohnTue, 25 Apr 2017 21:19:30 -0000Re: How <i>Pokémon Go</i> Can Save Lives in a Hurricanehttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/11/how-pokemon-go-can-save-lives-in-a-hurricane/#comment-3049717203<p>To be honest, I despise the idea of the politics-related usage of games. But it would be truly fantastic if games like Pokemon Go could not only bring us enjoyment but save people's lives as well. And it's great to see that our world's getting closer to it. But for now I still like games for its main (and once the only) purpose and if you want to spend less time and get more fun - there is a wide choice of New York City Pokémon GO lessons (<a href="https://preply.com/en/New-York-City-NY/pokemon-tutors)" rel="nofollow noopener" title="https://preply.com/en/New-York-City-NY/pokemon-tutors)">https://preply.com/en/New-Y...</a>.</p>AlexTue, 13 Dec 2016 05:04:40 -0000Re: Who Are the Homeless People in My Library?http://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2015/04/who-are-the-homeless-people-in-my-library/#comment-3035301415<p>take all the drug war cash and help homeless folks and peps with addiction,</p>fleet420Sun, 04 Dec 2016 17:45:36 -0000Re: White Comedians Tiptoeing Around Racial Taboos Are Adding Insult to Injuryhttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/09/white-comedians-tiptoeing-around-racial-taboos-are-adding-insult-to-injury/#comment-2908718311<p>The sad part of the equation is that it's only considered racist if coming from someone with less pigment; gotta love those double standards [rolls eyes].</p>SeanWed, 21 Sep 2016 12:20:51 -0000Re: How the Pokemon Go Phenomenon Could Create Stronger, More Connected Communitieshttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/09/how-the-pokemon-go-phenomenon-could-create-stronger-more-connected-communities/#comment-2879656642<p>Thanks for the useful information<br>by the way, do you need some free pokeballs? You can get them here <a href="http://34.gs/FreePokeCoinsGen" rel="nofollow noopener" title="http://34.gs/FreePokeCoinsGen">http://34.gs/FreePokeCoinsGen</a> (hurry up - limited availability)</p>Victoria MeyerTue, 06 Sep 2016 17:48:05 -0000Re: When Being Home Means Speaking German on Bastille Day in a Los Angeles Bistrohttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/08/when-being-home-means-speaking-german-on-bastille-day-in-a-los-angeles-bistro/#comment-2839066583<p>Wow this is so similar to my upbringing! I grew up in San Diego and went to a French school. I can completely relate to the feeling of having an international identity crisis.</p>CharlotteMon, 15 Aug 2016 15:30:39 -0000Re: The Golden Gate Bridge’s “No Trespassing” Signs are an Invitation to Urban Explorershttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/08/the-golden-gate-bridges-no-trespassing-signs-are-an-invitation-to-urban-explorers/#comment-2832564484<p>Only amateurs free climb the suspension wires. Maybe do a little more research before you ruin it for others.</p>ConsuelaThu, 11 Aug 2016 13:55:08 -0000Re: Why the Sport Chalet Was the Ultimate Hub for Outdoorsy Californianshttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/05/why-the-sport-chalet-was-the-ultimate-hub-for-outdoorsy-californians/#comment-2702345910<p>I'd Rather Be Bankrupt</p>johnnySun, 29 May 2016 23:21:19 -0000Re: How Black Became the Most Contradictory and Controversial Colorhttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/05/how-black-became-the-most-contradictory-and-controversial-color/#comment-2657164590<p>I think about this topic frequently. I'd also like to add that early humans (before racism), being diurnal as we are, are afraid of darkness, in darkness came death...like I from the jaws of a nocturnal sabertooth cat. I believe this is where darkness or blackness and its relationship to bad, came from. Naturally, throughout history, the rise of culture and expansion of the human race into different regions of the world allowed for more elaborate symbology to evolve, which calls to the conversation above.</p>Jessica FarrellWed, 04 May 2016 01:16:22 -0000Re: The Secretive Boys&#8217; Clubs That Once Offered Friends, Fun, and Financial Supporthttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/03/the-secretive-boys-clubs-that-once-offered-friends-fun-and-financial-support/#comment-2625738651<p>Hellos, Thanks you for your article.</p><p>My great uncle, Fred Fearnley, was a W.O.W. in good standing and after he died in 1917, his mother was presented with $1,000 benefit.</p><p>Also, my great grandfather, Willard Gallard Carr, was a clerk for the "local camp of W.O.W." - Davis County, Utah.</p><p>Do you have access to W.O.W. records for Davis County, Utah around 1917 or 1918 for Fred Fearnley or Willard Gallard Carr?</p><p>I have some newspaper articles to corroborate the above information.</p><p>Thank you so much for your time and assistance.<br>Sandra Wright<br></p>Sandra WrightFri, 15 Apr 2016 15:42:45 -0000Re: NPR’s David Greene’s Delicious Pre-Broadcast Ritualhttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/04/nprs-david-greenes-delicious-pre-broadcast-ritual/#comment-2620132683<p>On the Harvard Crimson site currently, there appears to be a second instance (from 1997) of that same typo, referring to Judith H. Kidd as the "Assistant Dean of Pubic Service."</p>Richard HorganTue, 12 Apr 2016 14:25:56 -0000Re: Does Dodging Traffic on a Motorcycle Save Lives on the 405?http://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/03/does-dodging-traffic-on-a-motorcycle-save-lives-on-the-405/#comment-2595848087<p>All great points, with you 100%. As far as overall safety while lane splitting goes though, I can't believe you have time to actually look into the car to see what drivers are doing. I usually just watch the the right and left side of the cars in front of me and assume each one will smash me into the other vehicle if they get the chance.<br>-DaveK1200<br></p>Dave DorosTue, 29 Mar 2016 19:01:11 -0000Re: How Riding L.A.’s New Rails Can Change Neighborhoods and Liveshttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/03/how-riding-l-a-s-new-rails-can-change-neighborhoods-and-lives/#comment-2553251868<p>Love this! Well thought out!</p>JakeSat, 05 Mar 2016 12:16:02 -0000Re: Inglewood Isn’t What You Think It Ishttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/02/inglewood-isnt-what-you-think-it-is/#comment-2535232715<p>Love the article Teka, thank you! And so well spoken ;)</p>John McCulloughThu, 25 Feb 2016 14:50:39 -0000Re: When California Sterilized 20,000 of Its Citizenshttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/01/when-california-sterilized-20000-of-its-citizens/#comment-2445935443<p>Why would any country want to invite the insane and all their problems?</p>Cimmy JarterFri, 08 Jan 2016 02:29:22 -0000Re: When California Sterilized 20,000 of Its Citizenshttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2016/01/when-california-sterilized-20000-of-its-citizens/#comment-2445914427<p>I was in college in the late seventies in my native country Germany where we met American Military Members. Some of us married our GI's to come to Ahhmerika. The marriage process was thorough and often, especially if it was a African American GI the soldier was to be sent back before he was able to get his paperwork approved to marry. Some of us were smart and married in Denmark and then came back and turned in the marriage license. Some wanted a really nice wedding and waited for the paperwork. One of the girls that was scheduled to marry her GI had a mother that was schizophrenic and she had to submit herself to be sterilized before being allowed to marry him. So, even Visa's to come to the US at that time were not issued to people with "a history".</p>Mary JohannaFri, 08 Jan 2016 02:01:45 -0000Re: Joe Mathews on How California Invented Christmashttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2015/12/how-california-invented-christmas/#comment-2403815886<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eKECq54ufA" rel="nofollow noopener" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eKECq54ufA">https://www.youtube.com/wat...</a></p>Jesika Von RabbitThu, 10 Dec 2015 16:23:20 -0000Re: When Teachers Look and Have Lived Like Their Studentshttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2015/10/when-teachers-look-and-have-lived-like-their-students/#comment-2327695248<p>Ky-Phong Tran, the world needs more people like you to become teachers! Thanks for all that you are doing!</p>blackswansongsMon, 26 Oct 2015 13:26:03 -0000Re: Why the Santa Monica Airport Should Become a Parkhttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2015/09/why-the-santa-monica-airport-should-become-a-park/#comment-2279541696<p>I like having the airport. The airport is well designed and has park space open to the public. In addition, the observation area is a great deal of fun.</p>disqus_WRvlPG8xjSTue, 29 Sep 2015 01:34:40 -0000Re: The Purpose of Travelinghttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2015/09/the-purpose-of-traveling/#comment-2253258942<p>Meshuga, but good he lost weight.</p>IncredulousMon, 14 Sep 2015 13:44:39 -0000Re: Following Your Conscience Isn&#8217;t the Same as Being Righthttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2015/09/following-your-conscience-isnt-the-same-as-being-right/#comment-2246489259<p>While it's hard to argue with Judge Bennet's decision to hold her in contempt of court, it's likewise hard to feel happy about it. But you're right, she was interfering with everyone else's civil (and religious) freedom by her actions. I hope this gets resolved quickly. I'm particularly glad you included the line "Kim Davis is neither evil nor saintly. She is the county clerk of Rowan County, Kentucky, who has found herself in a firestorm not entirely of her making, for which she was not prepared. "</p>Brad FoleyThu, 10 Sep 2015 12:37:45 -0000Re: Southern California&#8217;s Reservoirs Are Fuller Than You Thinkhttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2015/08/southern-californias-reservoirs-are-fuller-than-you-think/#comment-2209272016<p>One of the most irresponsible articles I've seen in awhile. No facts to refute or even question here, but the headline, the slant and the overall theme seem ill-advised at the very least. Having a non-expert reach contrarian conclusions on something as important as water conservation is something I would expect from a click bait site or perhaps a supporter of Donald Trump but KCRW? C'mon guys, you're better than this.</p>BillSat, 22 Aug 2015 19:25:56 -0000Re: Don&#8217;t Blame Germany for Greece&#8217;s Debt Crisishttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2015/08/dont-blame-germany-for-greeces-debt-crisis/#comment-2175064336<p>German reunification agreed to be US+USSR w/OK from Israel. Euro proposal dates back to '60s as does UK's recalcitrance. The reunified Germany necessitated the west's hyper investment in the east to prevent the latter from economically &amp; demographically collapsing. Reunified Berlin has never grown &amp; the engineering savants seem to have tabled the opening of the Brandenburg Airport forever. NAFTA is like an economic DADT. It came a decade after the Mexican economic crisis of the 80s that led to millions moving north. There is no Schengen equivalent. 90% of the Greek loans/reloans/reloans go to paying off a ballooning debt. It's like rolling over the balance a credit card with usurious rates. Athens is not creating more debt. Syzria certainly did not create the debt. That it bloomed &amp; is in a coalition - for however long - is pretty amazing given the preceding explosive growth of Golden Dawn. Dr Merkel - who literally speaks Putin's language as he does hers - may not be evil but she surely isn't omniscient. She's a physical chemist, not an alchemist. As for Piketty, he stands with Stiglitz + Krugman, both Nobel Laureates.</p>nycfellowWed, 05 Aug 2015 00:12:52 -0000Re: Don’t Define California by the Dreamy Songs of Yesteryearhttp://zocalo-on.kcrw.com/2015/06/dont-define-california-by-the-dreamy-songs-of-yesteryear/#comment-2088973198<p>Great story! I love the albums and did not have some of this background. </p>Jeremiah WeedFri, 19 Jun 2015 20:55:44 -0000